Itten, Johannes

Johannes Itten was a Swiss painter and educator renowned for his work in color theory. He developed the *Color Sphere*, a model illustrating how colors relate to each other, and identified fundamental color contrasts, such as hue, light-dark, and complementary. Itten's principles help artists and designers create visually harmonious or dynamic compositions by understanding color relationships. His teachings emphasize the emotional and symbolic effects of colors and how to combine them effectively. Overall, Itten's contributions have had a lasting impact on art, design, and color education, making complex color interactions accessible and applicable.